Zen master Dōgen is renowned for being the first to extensively employ the term butsudō, meaning “the Way of Buddha”, within his seminal work, the Shōbōgenzō. Dōgen’s interpretation emphasises that Buddha's teachings are not merely a theoretical compilation of doctrines, but rather they embody practical realisation. Therefore, discussing Buddha’s teachings only holds meaning when approached as the actual practice of the Way of Realisation. As a consequence, the practice of Zen Buddhism is fundamentally understood as a rigorous journey encompassing immersive practice, scholarly study, and the realisation of spiritual perfection, usually under the guidance of a master. Dōgen’s teachings strongly underscore that achieving enlightenment requires strict adherence to moral conduct, including upholding precepts and letting go of worldly attachments.
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Chapter Title
Dōgen e la Via del Buddha
Authors
Aldo Tollini
Language
Italian
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4.34
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Publication Year
2024
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Book Title
Il dono dell’airone
Book Subtitle
Scritti in onore di Ikuko Sagiyama
Editors
Luca Capponcelli, Diego Cucinelli, Chiara Ghidini, Matilde Mastrangelo, Rolando Minuti
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Number of Pages
390
Publication Year
2024
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© 2024 Author(s)
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Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-0422-4
ISBN Print
979-12-215-0421-7
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-0422-4
Series Title
Connessioni. Studies in Transcultural History
Series ISSN
2975-0393
Series E-ISSN
2975-0261